Can cheek fillers lift drooping jowls?

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I had two consults, one injector says no and the other says yes.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

In some patients, I believe that adding volume to the cheeks can produce some lifting of the jowls.  The amount of lift is nothing comparable to surgical results though.  Photographs or an examination of you would be needed to determine if filler in your cheeks might be of benefit to your jowls.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach will give the most improvement. I recommend fillers for the folds themselves but also lifting around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, rf treatments, J Plasma and peels to get the most conservative natural look. Please see a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thomas J. Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Every patient is different, and the prominence of skin and soft tissue can be caused by a few different things all related to aging.  If you have lost a lot of volume in the upper medial cheek, that can create a contour difference that makes your lower medial cheek seem more prominent.  By restoring the volume of that upper medial cheek (with filler, collagen stimulant, or fat) that can help improve the overall facial contour and the appearance of the jowl.  If there is laxity that is causing the jowl to sag, then a facelift may be a better option.  I recommend getting evaluated by your plastic surgeon to see what option best fits you.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

The answer realistically is no. It would take an enormous volume of filler, which is a soft gel material, to ever lift tissues inferior to it. I would not even say cheek implants can lift sagging jowls.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

No, fillers offered temporary augmentation  where they are placed, such as in the cheek area.  Cheek implants offer a permanent augmentation to the mid face and cheek area.  A facelift is required to lift the jowls.

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Can cheek fillers lift drooping jowls?

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